Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 12 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/12/2026, 02:00 AM ET

The Colorado Avalanche travel to face the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET with television coverage on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.

Avalanche Enter Riding Dominant Form

The Colorado Avalanche come into this matchup with a 43-11-9 overall record and a 20-6-5 record on the road this season. Colorado has been playing excellent hockey recently, recently won over Minnesota 3-2 in a shootout, recently won over Dallas 5-4 in a shootout, recently won over Anaheim 5-1, recently won over Los Angeles 4-2, and recently won over Chicago 3-1.

Colorado averages 3.79 goals per game while allowing just 2.42 goals against per contest. The Avalanche generate an impressive 34.1 shots per game and allow only 26.6 shots against. Their power play sits at 15.8% while their penalty kill has been strong at 83.1%.

One of the biggest strengths for Colorado this season has been their ability to drive offensive pressure. Averaging more than 34 shots per game, the Avalanche consistently control puck possession and create scoring chances throughout the game.

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Kraken Trying to Hold Strong at Home

The Seattle Kraken enter this matchup with a 29-25-9 record overall and a 16-12-5 record on home ice this season. Seattle has had mixed results recently, recently lost to Nashville 4-2, recently lost to Ottawa 7-4, recently lost to St. Louis 3-2, recently won over Carolina 2-1, and recently won over Vancouver 5-1.

Seattle averages 2.84 goals per game while allowing 2.94 goals against per contest. The Kraken generate about 25.2 shots per game while allowing 29.5 shots against. Their power play operates at 21.4% while their penalty kill sits at 72.6%.

One of the challenges for Seattle this season has been limiting shots from opponents. Allowing nearly 30 shots per game has placed additional pressure on their defense and goaltending throughout the year.

Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken Pick

Avalanche Moneyline

Colorado has been one of the most dominant teams in the league this season and enters this matchup riding a five-game winning streak. With their strong road record and ability to generate more than 34 shots per game, the Avalanche appear to have the edge against a Seattle team that has struggled defensively in recent games.

Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken Total Pick

Take the Over if the total is set at 6.5

I like the potential for offense in this matchup. Colorado averages nearly four goals per game and consistently generates a high number of shots. Seattle has also been involved in several games recently with multiple goals scored. With Colorado’s offensive pressure and Seattle’s defensive struggles, I expect scoring chances throughout the game.

Final Score Prediction: Colorado Avalanche 5, Seattle Kraken 3

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Wednesday.